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Birkeland Family History

Birkeland Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of some 40 places called Birkeland Byrkjeland from Old Norse birki ‘birch’ + land ‘(piece of) land farmstead’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Birkeland family from?

You can see how Birkeland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Birkeland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Birkeland families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Birkeland family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Birkeland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Birkeland families in 1891.
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What did your Birkeland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Birkeland. 100% of Birkeland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Birkeland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Birkeland census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Birkeland. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 411 military records available for the last name Birkeland. For the veterans among your Birkeland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Birkeland lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Birkeland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Birkeland in 1960 was 57, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Birkeland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Birkeland ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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